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Whitechurch, Durham

Pub added by elizabeth mcgraw
29 Church Street Head
Durham
DH1 3DN
Phone: 01913847308
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Will Larter left this review about Whitechurch

I wasn't going to call in here, but when I passed it on the buses earlier in the day on my way to and from Shincliffe, I thought it might be worth a look in. So I changed my walking route and called in on my way from the Victoria to the Stonebridge. It was slightly disappointing to find only Landlord on hand pumps, and nothing I fancied among the keg options either, but then I remembered that I'd had a second beer at the Victoria, so I decided on a coffee here. Service was very friendly, but as I was clearly the only person here over 60, perhaps they thought I was the vice-chancellor or something. No, just a lowly pub reviewer recovering from overindulging at the best pub of the year so far. If I were in my early 20s I'd be happy to have this pub on my doorstep, but as it is I'll confine myself in future to the likes of the Victoria.

On 25th May 2022 - rating: 5
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Whitechurch

I'd initially tried to drive to this pub, which is on the outskirts of Durham within all of the city's university buildings. Unfortunately, the car park only fits about 4 cars. A 5th one had then parked blocking everything else. A quick drive around the area revealed no spaces nearby. So, I returned later in the day on foot.

This is firmly a student-dominated pub. There are a number of different sections. The bar area has lots of plants and feels like a greenhouse/conservatory, whilst an area to the left of the entrance feels a bit more pub-like. To the right of the entrance is a more formal dining area.

Fellow customers at the bar were all being asked for their ID. I was looking forward to producing mine, but sadly it was not requested.

The choice of real ales here had restored my faith in Durham's pubs after the dismal start to my day. Timothy Taylor Landlord, which seems to be getting almost as popular as Doom Bar was on, but was supplemented by a couple of beers from the Durham Brewery - Moana & White Gold. I opted for the Moana, a NZ IPA, which was hoppy and supposedly contained black pepper.

Dogs are allowed. How do I know? I had one jump up me whilst leaving the pub!

Notably, the ladies and gents toilets have recently been switched. The gents contains only cubicles, which made me wonder how the ladies use the urinals! I'll never know.

Lively pub which was well worth the walk to.

On 27th November 2021 - rating: 6
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custodian 42 left this review about New Inn

Nicely laid out pub but regrettably no ale of any strength. The entrance is actually on Stockton Road directly opposite the Bill Bryson library at the University.

On 5th January 2017 - rating: 6
[User has posted 1693 recommendations about 1691 pubs]


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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by John Yeadon
Durham, 1.22 miles, 23 min walk (show)
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30th May 2023, 08:16
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29th May 2023, 18:28
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  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 04 May 2014 by Alan Hurdle
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 04 May 2014 by Alan Hurdle
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 04 May 2014 by Alan Hurdle
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 27 November 2021 by Blue Scrumpy
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 04 May 2014 by Alan Hurdle
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 04 May 2014 by Alan Hurdle
  • Pool Table : Yes last updated 10 April 2016 by Alan Winfield
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
  • Real Cider : No last updated 27 November 2021 by Blue Scrumpy
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 04 May 2014 by Alan Hurdle
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